Indian Recipes

The Indian cuisine has a wide variety of regional cuisines native to India. These cuisines use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions. North Indian like Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, South Indian are the most popular names of cuisines. But when you go deeper into these regions, you will find more interesting ones like Mughlai, Awadhi, Chettinad, Goan, Marathi, Pahadi and more. Find these and many more collections of quick and easy regional Indian Recipes and start cooking right away.

Dhaniya Pudina Chutney also known as the Green/Hari Chutney. This chutney is made from fresh coriander and mint leaves along with green chillies, ginger and lemon and a dash of sugar that gives this chutney a unique flavor.
This Dhaniya Pudina Chutney recipe is a favorite Indian accompaniment for Samosas, Dhoklas, Vada Pavs, Bhel that go incomplete without this chutney. The Dhaniya Pudina Chutney is also used in a variety of chaat dishes and as sandwich spread.
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The Gujarati Palak Dhokla is a delicious steamed lentil cake recipe made with spinach puree is an all time Gujarati favorite snack. You can make this recipe using fresh lentils like bengal gram dal or even a mixture of dals or you could alternatively make it really quick using gram flour that tastes just as delicious.
Did you know: Spinach is one the many green leafy vegetables that have been recommended by nutritionist over the years to avoid the risk of developing diabetes. Know more
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Raw Mango & Coconut Chutney is a perfect blend of raw mangoes which is rich in Vitamin C and protein along with coconut and green chilies for a kick.
This chutney brings out the tangy flavour prominently and is flavoured with green chilli and mango. The tempering adds up an exotic aroma to the chutney and can be enjoyed as a perfect side option for your summer breakfast.
Serve Raw Mango & Coconut Chutney with Homemade soft idlis, Soft Masala Dosa or Oats and Besan Cheela.
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Aloo Methi Masala Recipe is a delicious gravy preparation with boiled Potatoes and Methi/ Fenugreek leaves. This yummy gravy goes well with Poori and roti. Kids would love this recipe since they like aloo based recipes. Hence, you can camouflage healthy Methi along with boiled aloo in this Aloo Methi Masala and feed your family healthy.
Did you know: Fenugreek is known to have a storehouse of minerals and is also known to be a rich source of vitamin C and K as well. A certain study suggests ...

Badam Elaichi Kulfi is the best choice to beat the summer heat. Reducing the milk to make a thick rabdi and combining along with almond milk, cardamon powder and saffron milk gives a delicious falvour and taste.Chopped pistachios added at the end adds a nice nuttiness and crunchiness to the kulfi.
Enjoy this delicious Badam Elaichi Kulfi that is packed with the flavors from badam, elaichi and the creaminess of condensed milk. It makes a perfect Indian dessert for Holi and parties.
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Masala Pav Recipe is a delicious Mumbai street food which is essentially a soft pav and delicious vegetable mishmash within, served topped with lots of sev and cheese.
Soft, buttered warm pavs, chatpata masala, green chutney and sweet chutney and the crunchy onions and sev, is an absolute burst of flavours in your mouth.
Serve this lip smacking masala pav for an evening snack or at a chaat party or simply high tea.
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Tapioca Stew or Kappa Ishtoo is a delicious tapioca curry, prepared using coconut milk, fresh tapioca root and flavored with whole crushed pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. A very simple stew that is nutritious and rich in flavors, it has ingredients that are very minimal, yet which make great impact.
Serve Kerala Style Kappa Ishtoo Recipe (Tapioca Stew Recipe) along with Steamed Rice Recipe and accompanied by sides of Kerala Vendakka Thoran (Okra Stir Fry) or Cabbage ...

Kerala Style Whole Wheat Parotta Recipe is an easy way to consume a parotta without feeling guilty about increasing the calorie. Parotta is one of the famous bread in Kerala which is eaten mainly with Kadale Curry or Egg Curry. It is basically a bread which is flaky and has many layer within. This is the result of rolling it thinly and then then folding it several times and then stretching it so that it forms a long thread like dough. It is then folded into a ball and rolled thin.
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Malai Chickpea Kebab Recipe is a soft and crispy coated dumplings made from a smooth chickpea paste that is flavored with fresh coriander leaves, garlic and a hint of lemon juice. These are then shallow fried using a paniyaram pan.
Chickpeas, is a legume which is popular all over the world, it is consumed as a dip, or in a curry and even as a salad in a variety of Cuisines. The legume is known for its Key vitamins and minerals. It is also diabetic friendly and prevents heart problems as well.
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Crispy Fried Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe Spiced With Cumin & Chaat Masala is a delicious Indian crispy bhindi recipe which is traditionally deep fried dish and can be served as a snack.
Bhindi are slit and are deep fried after coating with a mixture of besan with many spice powders like coriander powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, kashmiri red chilli powder and more.
These Crispy Fried Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe Spiced With Cumin & Chaat Masala can be served along with Phulka and Paneer ...

Leftover Dal Paratha is a perfect recipe when you want to use your leftover dal. We often throw the dal which is left from last night as we don’t know how to use it again. Well, don’t throw it from now. make delicious parathas out of it and serve it with any raita of your choice. A little creativity will turn the leftover dal into something really delicious!
You can add healthy green leafy vegetables as well if you like to this recipe to make these parathas more nutritious. The best part is ...

Bharma Baingan Ki Sabzi Recipe is a perfect combination of spicy masala and brinjals. If you are bored of your regular brinjal sabji, give this recipe a try, you will love it. It is spicy and is perfect to serve as a side dish with your Indian meal.
Did you know: Brinjal is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and copper. It is a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. It also contain certain essential phytonutrients which improve blood circulation ...

Roasted Chickpeas is a great munching snack for both kids and adults. This simple recipe is also a great alternative to the deep fried version usually available in the market. The only challenge you may face is to control the urge to pop them in your mouth while making them!
You can use anything from Garam masala to mixed herbs for flavor. You can also use Cinnamon-sugar if you like them sweet. These roasted chickpeas are best eaten straight out of the oven as they may not stay as crisp if stored ...

Mangalorean Style Bendekayi Huli Koddel Recipe is a variation to the authentic recipe made in the households of Mangalore. Usually in most of the Mangalorean dishes, the addition of coconut is always a must but in this recipe we have cut down coconut and created a dal which has Bendekayi otherwise called as ladies finger.
Serve the Mangalorean Style Bendekayi Huli Koddel Recipe along with steam rice or Phulka for lunch or dinner.
If you are looking for more dal recipes here are some:
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The Homemade Thengai Sevai Recipe, is a traditional south indian recipe that is made from from freshly ground rice using a traditional sevai maker.
Sevai also known as savory rice noodles is a tiffin speciality in Tamil Brahmin households. There are many variations to this classic breakfast sevai: lemon sevai, coconut sevai, ell sevai, vella sevai, curd sevai and puli sevai.
Nothing is more satisfying than making the sevai from scratch. A very humble and simple dish, with little effort you ...

Mangalorean Kadle Manoli Recipe is a divine combination of black chickpeas and Ivy Gourd also known as tindora or dondakkai that is tossed with lots of coconut and homemade spice blend.
The amzing flavour and taste of the Kadle Manoli comes from from two main things which is the roasting of the coconut with onions till it becomes golden brown and the use of Kundapura spice mix.
Did you know: Kala Chana is rich in fiber and provides 13 grams of dietary fiber. A high-fiber diet lowers your cholesterol ...

Aavryachi Bhaji or Avarakkai Poriyal is a simple simple stir-fry of field/broad beans. Popularly cooked in Karnataka, field beans are a seasonal delicacy and this bhaji/sabji is a simple way to cook it in a flavourful way to retain maximum nutrition.
Like most other beans, these beans are also high in fiber and protein, making it a healthy option for those fighting diabetes and cholesterol.
Serve Aavryachi Bhaji or Avarakkai Poriyal simple stir-fry with Mixed Vegetable Sambar and Rice along with ...

Rice with Quinoa recipe is easy to make in a pressure cooker. Both the grains are mixed and washed and cooked together and so it saves you time. Addition of quinoa lifts your normal white rice to a whole other nutrition level.
Did you know that Quinoa is actually not a grain, but a pseudo-cereal, a seed that is prepared and consumed like a grain. It is high in many nutrients, and is often referred to as a "super food."
Quinoa is a gluten free ingredient that makes it an excellent food for people ...

Dosakaya Pappu Recipe-Andhra Style Yellow Cucumber Dal is one of the most comforting and flavourful dal delicacy in Andhra cuisine. Dosakaya Pappu Recipe tastes very different and can be made very quickly with minimal ingredients. As the Yellow Cucumber/Dosakaya is somewhat bland in taste, it adapts the taste of all the seasonings you add to the dal, becomes flavourful and also gets cooked in no time.
Did You Know: Yellow cucumbers are very low in calories, have minimal amounts of fats and no cholesterol. ...